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Diplomatic passports given to National Cathedral officials sparks massive outrage on social media

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Diplomatic passports given to National Cathedral officials sparks massive outrage on social media

L-R: Joyce Aryee, Rev. Kusi Boateng and Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah L-R: Joyce Aryee, Rev. Kusi Boateng and Dr. Paul Opoku-Mensah

Some Ghanaians have expressed anger over the diplomatic and service passports issued to officials of the controversial National Cathedral project during the previous Akufo-Addo administration.

The outrage comes after the Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a list outlining the categories of individuals required to return their diplomatic passports, following a directive from President John Dramani Mahama for all diplomatic passports to be returned by January 24, 2025.

According to the ministry, the affected individuals include:

1. Former Ministers and their spouses

2. Former Members of Parliament, irrespective of political affiliation

3. Former Members of the Council of State and their spouses

4. Former/Retired Justices of the Superior and Lower Courts

5. Former Regional Ministers, Metropolitan, Municipal, and District Chief Executives, Chief Executive Officers of State Institutions, Chairs and Members of Boards

6. Officials of the National Cathedral Project

7. Former Political Ambassadors and their dependents

8. Businessmen and Entrepreneurs

9. Religious and Traditional Leaders

10. Former Government Functionaries

11. All other persons holding official passports not currently serving in any official capacity for the State or otherwise holding any position that falls under the requirements of sections 6 and 7 of the Passports and Travel Certificates Act, 1967 NLCD 155.

In response to the list, critics have expressed their frustrations, contending that the project officials should not have received the passports.

Others have expressed their shock over the disclosure, noting how the integrity of diplomatic passports may have been compromised, as the previous government issued them to individuals they believed were undeserving.

Meanwhile, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been directed to conduct a verification process involving a thorough review of all returned passports to ensure they align with the current eligibility criteria for issuance.

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Resilient leadership key to business growth – AAC CEO

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Resilient leadership key to business growth – AAC CEO

Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, CEO of African Agribusiness Consortium Dr. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, CEO of African Agribusiness Consortium

The Chief Executive Officer of African Agribusiness Consortium (AAC), Dr. Mrs. Adelaide Siaw Agyepong, has underscored the need for leaders in companies to be resilient in order to drive growth.

She stated that a resilient leader drives success, not just survival, during tough times.

Dr. Mrs. Siaw Agyepong made this observation during her address at the Jospong Leadership Conference (JLC) 2025, where she spoke to management and staff of the Jospong Group of Companies (JGC) on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at the Pentecost Convention Centre, Gomoa, in the Central Region.

The 12th edition of the conference is under the theme, “Transformation through Leadership” and is scheduled to conclude on January 17, 2025.

The event aims to promote business sustainability, positive work ethics, and an in-depth focus on how leadership at all levels can catalyze impactful and sustainable change within the group.

In her presentation, titled, “The Path to Resilience,” Dr. Siaw Agyepong emphasised the importance of resilience as a skill that leaders must cultivate through embracing discomfort and overcoming challenges.

She noted that resilience sparks innovation and drives solution-finding, enabling organizations to navigate challenges effectively.

“Resilience is not something you’re born with—it’s something you build,” she remarked.

According to her, a resilient leader remains focused and committed to their vision, even when faced with overwhelming obstacles, adding that “a resilient leader takes and implements bold reforms to bring about change.”

She further explained that resilient leaders demonstrate purpose-driven resilience, stressing that “it is a continuous process.”

Dr. Mrs. Siaw Agyepong highlighted Jesus Christ, Nelson Mandela, Elon Musk, and Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as exemplary purpose-driven leaders who have exhibited remarkable resilience in the face of adversity.

While challenging participants to cultivate resilience in their respective fields, she encouraged them to seek strength and guidance from God.

Someone told Nyantakyi he would die if he made me Vice President of GFA

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Someone told Nyantakyi he would die if he made me Vice President of GFA

George Afriyie, a former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association George Afriyie, a former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association

George Afriyie, a former Vice President of the Ghana Football Association, believes that external voices contributed to the collapse of his previously strong relationship with the former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi.

Speaking in an interview with Metro TV, George Afriyie reasoned that a rift between him and Nyantakyi over his (George Afriyie’s) presidential ambition became the catalyst for a complete breakdown of their relationship.

He claims that some people who sought favor and support from Nyantakyi leveraged the impasse to say negative things about him to Kwesi Nyantakyi.

According to him, the efforts by these people to destroy his relationship with Nyantakyi predated his era as vice president.

George Afriyie alleged that someone who was seeking the position told Nyantakyi that he would lose his life if he made him (George Afriyie) his vice president.

“My intention to contest the elections before Number 12 created a rift between me and Kwesi Nyantakyi. Some people pounced on the rift to deepen the woes. People would go to Kwesi and say that I was part of those who planned the Number 12 documentary.

“Prior to Kwesi appointing me as Vice President, someone went to Kwesi and said that I had gone to a juju man to ensure that I was appointed Vice President of GFA and that a year after my appointment he was going to die,” he said.

George Afriyie has been discussing his relationship with Kwesi Nyantakyi, including the infamous text message. He has finally disclosed the real reason behind sending the text message.

Afriyie revealed that a meeting held by Nyantakyi after Ghana’s game against Mexico in June 2017 prompted the former GFA President to relieve him of his duties.

Speaking during an interview with Asempa FM, Afriyie explained how being tagged as an NDC member and accused of sabotage triggered him to send the text message.

“They held a meeting in Asiamah’s (former Minister for Youth and Sports) office without me, even though I was the chairman of the Black Stars management team. During the meeting, they said I was an NDC member and that’s why I was sabotaging the GFA. Everything they said in the meeting was relayed to me by someone who was present. That person even told me that the person I had always defended was the one tagging me as NDC and accusing me of sabotage,” he said.

Afriyie also revealed that he sent the text message to two other people who were close to Nyantakyi in order to make them aware of the situation.

“I’m revealing it today. I sent the message to two other people—two of his best friends who are loyal to Kwesi Nyantakyi: Sannie Daara and Nana Kwame Nketiah of Berekum Chelsea. I wanted them to know how the man we were helping had turned against us,” he added.

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I’d Have Been a Billionaire

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I’d Have Been a Billionaire